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Discover Devon: Explore Fossil Coast’s Handpicked Guide to the County’s Finest Craft Gin
Devon Gin Guide - Sip back and discover Devon’s finest craft gins with Fossil Coast Drinks’ expertly curated guide. Explore award-winning distilleries including Black Dog, Deck Chair, Salcombe, and Thunderflower. Learn about London Dry, small-batch, and botanical-infused gins, tasting notes, heritage, and sustainable practices. From the English Riviera to Dartmoor, uncover the rich flavours and unique stories behind Devon’s most iconic spirits.
May 89 min read


Discover Devon: Explore Fossil Coast’s Handpicked Guide to the County’s Finest Craft Rum
Sip back and discover Devon’s finest craft rums with Fossil Coast Drinks’ expert guide to local rum producers and distilleries. Explore the history of rum, production methods, flavour styles, and cocktail versatility, from white and dark rums to premium aged expressions. Meet award-winning Devon rum makers blending sustainability, heritage, and innovation for sipping, mixing, and unforgettable coastal moments.
May 85 min read


Discover Devon: Explore Fossil Coast’s Handpicked Guide to the County’s Finest Craft Vodka
Devon Vodka Guide - Sip back and discover Devon and explore Fossil Coast's handpicked craft spirits guide to Devon's finest vodka. Discover Devon's finest handcrafted vodkas with Fossil Coast’s craft spirits guide featuring Cove Vodka and TORS Vodka.
May 84 min read


Discover Devon: Explore Fossil Coast’s Handpicked Guide to the County’s Finest Craft Whisky
Devon Whisky Guide - Sip back and discover Devon's Finest Whisky | Fossil Coast Craft Spirits Guide. Sip back and discover Devon and explore Fossil Coast's handpicked craft spirits guide to Devon's finest whisky.
May 85 min read


Celebrate Valentines Day with Fossil Coast
Sip back and celebrate love with the Fossil Coast Red Bed Royale, a red berry liqueur cocktail inspired by the classic Bellini. Discover its romantic origins, ingredients, and serving tips for Valentine’s Day and beyond. Toast with elegance, enjoy the vibrant flavours, and explore the rich history of Valentine’s Day from ancient Rome to modern romance.
Feb 1, 20244 min read


The Gift of Celebrating Mother's Day
Sip back and celebrate Mother’s Day with a thoughtful twist beyond flowers and chocolates. Discover a simple yet elegant Gin & Tonic cocktail recipe with premium tonic, ice, and a lemon garnish, perfect for honouring your mum. Learn the origins of Mother’s Day in the UK, its historical traditions, and how this refreshing cocktail can make the day special and memorable.
Mar 15, 20222 min read


Cocktails to Celebrate Chinese New Year and Traditions of the Lunar Festival
Sip back and celebrate Chinese New Year with ancient traditions, zodiac insights and festive cocktails. Discover Lunar New Year customs, ben ming nian, symbolic foods, the legend of Nian, and zodiac animals from the Year of the Rabbit to the Dragon and Snake. Explore how food, drink, colour and mythology welcome good fortune, prosperity and happiness during the Spring Festival worldwide.
Jan 23, 20224 min read


Celebrate Australia Day with a Bush Gin Cocktail
Sip back and celebrate Australia Day with iconic bush gin cocktails crafted from native Australian botanicals. Discover the history of European settlement, the significance of Foundation Day, and signature drinks like the Gin F-Bomb and Berry Pepper Kiss, infused with Finger limes, Lemon myrtle, Tasmanian pepperberry, and Kakadu plum, highlighting Australia’s unique flora and vibrant cocktail culture.
Jan 19, 20224 min read


The Cuba Libre a Rum Cocktail
Sip back and discover the history of the Cuba Libre, a classic Cuban cocktail blending Bacardi rum, cola, and lime. Explore its origins in Havana nightlife, celebrate Cuba’s independence, and learn how this iconic drink embodies Spanish-American War history and Cuban cultural heritage.
Jan 18, 20222 min read


Celebrating Robert Burns Night and Scottish Traditions of the Burns Supper
Sip back and celebrate Burns Night on January 25th with a rich exploration of Robert Burns, Scotland’s National Bard, and the enduring traditions of the Burns Supper. From his Ayrshire roots and iconic poems like Tam o’ Shanter to haggis, neeps and tatties, the Selkirk Grace, and Auld Lang Syne, discover how poetry, food, and ritual combine to honour Scotland’s cultural heritage worldwide.
Jan 17, 20224 min read


The Dark and Stormy a Rum Cocktail
Sip back and discover the history and recipe of the Dark ‘N’ Stormy cocktail, Bermuda’s iconic drink made with Gosling's Black Seal rum and ginger beer. Learn its nautical origins, the story of James Gosling, and how this classic highball became a sailor’s favorite. Explore serving tips, variations, and the rich heritage behind this timeless rum cocktail.
Jan 16, 20223 min read


The Mojito a Rum Cocktail
Sip back and discover the Mojito a classic Cuban rum cocktail made with white rum, lime juice, sugar syrup, mint, and soda water. Refreshing and light, it has origins dating back to 16th-century Cuba and the medicinal drink known as El Draque. From Taíno remedies to Havana’s famous bars like La Bodeguita del Medio, the Mojito blends history, simplicity, and timeless summer flavour.
Jan 13, 20223 min read


A Brief History of Vodka
Sip back and explore Vodka, a clear distilled spirit from Eastern Europe, dates back to 11th-century Poland and 12th-century Russia. Made from grains or potatoes, it undergoes multiple distillations and charcoal filtration to achieve smoothness. Enjoyed neat or in cocktails like Moscow Mule and Cosmopolitan, vodka’s subtle flavours, artisan infusions, and cultural heritage make it a versatile and globally celebrated spirit.
Jan 11, 20223 min read


A Brief History of Rum
Sip back and discover the rich history and craftsmanship of rum, from its 18th-century West Indies origins and molasses fermentation to diverse styles like white, dark, spiced, and rhum agricole. Explore how handcrafted techniques, FairTrade sourcing, and Dorset’s Jurassic Coast inspire Fossil Coast Rum, linking maritime heritage with the Kimmeridge Clays and unique dark fruit flavors for rum enthusiasts worldwide.
Jan 7, 20225 min read


How Naked is Your Martini?
Sip back and celebrate World Martini Day with a deep dive into the history, rituals, and recipes behind the world’s most iconic gin cocktail. Explore martini origins, shaken versus stirred debates, vermouth ratios, and how to make a classic gin martini, including the elegant Naked Martini, served ice-cold with a simple olive garnish.
Jun 17, 20213 min read


There is much more to cocktail ice than filling a few trays
Sip back and elevate your cocktails with the perfect ice, glassware, and garnishes. Explore the history of ice in mixology, types of ice, creative ice cubes with edible flowers, and expert tips on preparation, handling, and presentation. Learn how ice shapes, size, and quality enhance flavor, visual appeal, and guest experience for every spirit-forward cocktail.
Mar 15, 20216 min read


Garnishes, Mixers and Tonics
Sip back and discover Gin a remarkably versatile spirit, and the choice of garnish, mixer, or tonic plays a vital role in shaping its flavour. From classic citrus and herb garnishes to alternative mixers and premium tonic waters, modern gin serves balance botanicals, freshness, and spice. Discover how garnishes, tonics, and tonic syrups transform the perfect G&T and elevate contemporary gin cocktails.
Feb 2, 20213 min read


What is a Gin Geographic Indication?
Sip back and explore global Gin Geographic Indications (GIs)—legal protections that tie gin styles to specific regions and production rules. Learn about London Dry, Plymouth Gin, Genever (Holland/Belgium), Bermuda Gin, and other regional GIs, their regulations, distinctive botanical profiles, and how terroir and tradition shape taste. A must read guide for gin lovers and spirits professionals.
Feb 2, 20212 min read


The Wibble Cocktail Recipe
Sip back and discover the history of the Wibble cocktail, a 1990s creation by Dick Bradsell blending gin, sloe gin, grapefruit, lemon, crème de mûre, and sugar syrup. Commissioned by Plymouth Gin, the Wibble balances tart citrus with rich berry notes, earning its place as a modern gin classic. Learn how this playful yet sophisticated cocktail continues to inspire mixologists and delight gin enthusiasts worldwide.
Jan 27, 20212 min read


The White Lady Cocktail Recipe
Sip back and discover the history and recipe of the classic White Lady cocktail, invented by Harry MacElhone in 1919. This gin-based cocktail combines gin, Cointreau, lemon juice, and optional egg white for a frothy texture. Popular during Prohibition in Paris and London, the White Lady remains a staple in craft cocktail bars, celebrated for its crisp, citrusy flavour and elegant presentation.
Jan 27, 20212 min read
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